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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand these open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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